Assumed Chiff Chaff at Felixstowe 7th Oct. (1 Viewer)

[KenM]

When first seen in total silhouette perhaps 5-7metres above with occasional tail pumping I assumed Chiffchaff/Willow Warbler. However it eventually moved higher up into the canopy and direct sunlight, constantly appearing and disappearing.

Although I never glimpsed the head, it eventually moved into a shaded position within the crown where I was able to get these ''ambiguous'' shots. I don't know if the ''perceived'' head pattern is real or actual (pixcellated foliage?), obviously I'm no stranger to the Phyllosc.group, I accept it does look odd and in order to retain sanity I'll have to default to Willow/Chaff....see what others think?

Cheers

 

[dantheman]

Whereabouts is it in relation to the crisp packet?

 

[Richard Prior]

Whereabouts is it in relation to the crisp packet?

I can only see a banana Dan
( sorry Ken, but the colours do look really odd)

 

[Larry Sweetland]

Tickell's Leaf

 

[Andy Adcock]

I can only see a banana Dan
( sorry Ken, but the colours do look really odd)

Yes, surely not a true representation?

 

[PYRTLE]

Tennessee Warbler? Look at the tertial tips!

 

[Andy Adcock]

Tennessee Warbler? Look at the tertial tips!

Common Yellowthroat Pat :t:

 

[dantheman]

My first thought was Baltimore Oriole, but the colours seemed a bit off, and haven't gotten around to checking the alternatives.

 

[KenM]

The colours are slightly brighter than the camera images, presume transfer processing from jpeg to thread may have been compromised? When I imaged from the iphone and sent to some colleagues currently in Shetland, their comments were that the yellow looked orange? There might be an issue with the camera when shooting into darkened areas I don’t know? That said with the naked eye whenever I was able to glimpse the “unders“ in direct sunlight it did look quite yellow, if only the little buggers would pose in good light.

 

[Deb Burhinus]

against my better judgment to comment on an un-IDable chiffy-type bird but maybe altering the levels helps? (it appears to have black/dark feet and legs if that’s any help?)

 

[KenM]

against my better judgment to comment on an un-IDable chiffy-type bird but maybe altering the levels helps? (it appears to have black/dark feet and legs if that’s any help?)

Thanks Deb I did note that and thought it ok for Chiffchaff albeit at variance to such a yellow under wash, this got me thinking Willow Warbler, however on enlargement I was somewhat taken aback by the “perceived” head pattern which I couldn’t place on “anything!” thus I defaulted to a WillowChaff...albeit a “bright one”. :t: